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If you are transferring planes your check bags will be transferred and you won't have to carry those around. Unfortunately LAX has no luggage storage in airport.
There are a few storage companies but most will not be open when you are there, and the ones that do will charge you a premium. So you will have...
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Best answer: If you are transferring planes your check bags will be transferred and you won't have to carry those around. Unfortunately LAX has no luggage storage in airport.

There are a few storage companies but most will not be open when you are there, and the ones that do will charge you a premium. So you will have to keep your Carry-On's with you. An alternative if you really want to explore it would be best to rent a car. As you can also keep the luggage in your car.

If you are arriving on an International Flight when you exit Customs/Immigration you will be past the secured area and will need to get back through TSA to your next flight. IF this is after midnight there is a chance that TSA is closed and you will be stuck pre-security until they open in the early AM. If you are arriving Domestically you can stay in the Terminal and not worry about leaving. The only case you would is if your next flight is in another terminal you can't access airside.

LA is NOT a 24-Hour town. By Midnight except for the bar scene it is basically shut down. And by 2AM even the bar scene has pretty much ended for the night. Honestly you may find it better to just get a room at a hotel near-by watch some TV, freshen up, perhaps get Room Service early in the morning and head back to the airport about 2-3 hours before your next flight.

If you are thinking about the beach, all of the beaches close by about 10PM, if you are found on the beach(and they are patrolled) after hours you will be warned to leave and if you continue to stay on the beach arrested. Most beaches start opening up around 6AM, but by then you probably should be heading back to the airport. You could go to the Santa Monica Pier as that is open 24 hours a day, but overnight there won't really be anything open and with the exception of some people sleeping around the area you may see a few people fishing off of the pier.

I am going to LA for 4 days and was wondering what would be the best way to get around. I am staying at Union Station, so on the Metro line. I plan on going to Griffith's, Warner Bros Studio, a day in Santa Monica. I also want to get to Hermosa Beach but have no idea what to do to get there. My friend...
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I am going to LA for 4 days and was wondering what would be the best way to get around. I am staying at Union Station, so on the Metro line. I plan on going to Griffith's, Warner Bros Studio, a day in Santa Monica. I also want to get to Hermosa Beach but have no idea what to do to get there. My friend recommends renting a car, whereas a couple online forums deem it unnecessary. Help?

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There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of “must sees”. Visit as many as you have time for:
Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. #1 Destination.
Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. #2 Destination.
Even if...
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Best answer: There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of “must sees”. Visit as many as you have time for:

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. #1 Destination.
Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. #2 Destination.
Even if you don’t visit Disneyland or Universal Studios Tour, Downtown Disney District and Universal City Walk are very fun places to visit for shopping and eating. And they’re free to visit. If you’re adventurous, try the indoor skydiving (www.iflyhollywood.com). They also shoot “Extra” here 9AM-2PM. You could see a star.

Hollywood: Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater. The El Capitan theater, right across the street, is where Disney shows their movies. And the Hollywood Bowl is a GREAT place to listen to concerts outdoors.

Other theme parks include Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain, which are both more geared towards the fast-ride teen crowd.

Olvera Street/Union Station: Olvera Street is the birthplace of LA, and it emphasizes our Mexican heritage. In addition to the Avila Adobe (oldest building in LA), you can eat at some pretty good Mexican Restaurants, do a little shopping, and taste a churro. If you don’t want to go to Tijuana, this is as close as it gets without going there

Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.

Venice Beach: Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste.

Santa Monica: Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.

Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, It is right next to CBS.

Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art, architecture, or view better, the Getty is sure to please. Free.

Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or ocaudiences.com. It’s a very fun and interesting time.

Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA.
Pink’s Hot Dogs: Locations in Hollywood and Universal Studios.
Tommy’s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter’s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street.
Tito’s Taco’s: Voted best tacos in LA. King Taco is a good alternate if you can deal with East LA.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.
Medieval Times and/or Pirate’s Dinner Adventure: Dinner and an adventure show, both are on Beach Blvd in Buena Park, you get to eat with your hands.

Places to Stay:
Since LA is so spread out, there is no single place that is close to EVERYTHING. Most people who come here tend to stay in Hollywood, Santa Monica, or Anaheim. In Hollywood, I recommend the Hollywood Roosevelt, Orchid Suites, Hollywood Celebrity Hotel, or Hollywood Heights (formerly Holiday Inn Walk of Fame), all near Hollywood and Highland. In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced. In Anaheim, I recommend the Howard Johnson (HoJo) Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. There is also a nice place in Burbank called the Best Western Media Center, very close to Warner, NBC, and Universal Studios. Universal Sheraton and Universal Hilton have great views and great locations, but are a bit pricey. A decent beach hotel can easily cost $600 per night.

Definitely rent a car. Distances are too far here. Last month I had to take a taxi home (because SuperShuttle left me stranded late that night at the airport), and the fare alone was $130, not counting tip. Fortunately, SuperShuttle had to pay for that one. You can rent a car for as little as $30 per day. A decent one runs about $50.

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$1000 may be plenty or it may not even last you a day or two. It all depends on what you want to do. For example a Day at Disneyland or Universal after admission, food, and souvenirs could easily run you $300. It is over $100 to just get in to either of those parks on most days. But you could also spend a week...
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Best answer: $1000 may be plenty or it may not even last you a day or two. It all depends on what you want to do. For example a Day at Disneyland or Universal after admission, food, and souvenirs could easily run you $300. It is over $100 to just get in to either of those parks on most days. But you could also spend a week at the beach and spend only a few dollars a day if you need to pay for parking.

You did not mention transportation, this will probably end up being one of your biggest expenses after the room and flight. But it really depends on where you are staying and where you want to go. The Public Transportation system in LA is actually pretty decent, the problem is that because LA is so Spread Out what may take you 20-30 minutes by car could take you 2-3 hours by bus or light rail. The only way I would consider this is if you are staying at a place that is near a major bus line and/or light rail and everything you want to visit is also along that line. If you are thinking of doing Ride Sharing the entire time, that can easily run you $20-$100 per trip because of the size of LA. So a rental Car is probably your best option. During "Spring Break" you may not be able to find as many deals, but still should be able to find a small car for under $500/week if you are over 25. If you are under 25(but over 21) it may be a bit tougher and a bit more expensive but still over the week would be cheaper and more convenient.

As for food, if are staying at an AirBnB that has a kitchen you can make your own meals and save some money. Otherwise figure at least $30/per day if you are doing a "fast food" diet, more if you want to go to a "nice" restaurant.

Souvenirs are also a wildcard. You can spend as little or as much as you have the budget for. A good "average" I suggest is to plan for about $50/day. But again in the end it is really only something you can determine. If you do end up buying souvenirs you also have to figure how you are getting them back. Some places ship(for additional cost), otherwise you are going to have to get it in your luggage.

Now, I did mention the beach earlier. Realize that the Beaches in Southern California get their currents from the colder Northern Pacific currents. So if you are expecting a lush tropical beach with crystal clear blue 80 degree water..you are in the wrong place. The current Water Temperature is around 56 degrees. If you are coming for Spring Break it may hit about 60 degrees depending on exactly when you are coming.

Me and my friends will be road-tripping next summer and we'd like to see the Hollywood sign.
The ideal place to see it seems to be Griffith observatory but since we'll be with a RV, I Wonder if it's reachable by RV, and if we can park the RV when there ?
Do you know any place I could go with a RV...
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Me and my friends will be road-tripping next summer and we'd like to see the Hollywood sign.
The ideal place to see it seems to be Griffith observatory but since we'll be with a RV, I Wonder if it's reachable by RV, and if we can park the RV when there ?
Do you know any place I could go with a RV to enjoy a nice view of the sign ?
Thank you very much.

Im going to CA california next month for disney and other (sightseeing etc)
I checked the uber rate and it's like $100 from LAX to Anaheim.
Would it be cheaper to rent a car? please suggest some options for me! thanks!

Im going to CA california next month for disney and other (sightseeing etc)
I checked the uber rate and it's like $100 from LAX to Anaheim.
Would it be cheaper to rent a car? please suggest some options for me! thanks!

HI there! Does anyone know of a pool located in Los Angeles County. Preferably an indoor pool, but outdoor will do fine.
I m looking to do a photo shoot, but there aren t many abandoned pools listed, which really should come as a surprise.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

HI there! Does anyone know of a pool located in Los Angeles County. Preferably an indoor pool, but outdoor will do fine.
I m looking to do a photo shoot, but there aren t many abandoned pools listed, which really should come as a surprise.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

I want to attend USC. I have very high grades and a lot of extra curriculurs including sports. I think I have a good shot in getting accepted. Im coming all the way from New York. How will the life in SoCal be compared to ny? I live in the suburbs but I have a good taste of NYC life and I know SoCal will be very...
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I want to attend USC. I have very high grades and a lot of extra curriculurs including sports. I think I have a good shot in getting accepted. Im coming all the way from New York. How will the life in SoCal be compared to ny? I live in the suburbs but I have a good taste of NYC life and I know SoCal will be very different but in what aspects? I heard the people in socal are MUCH more laid back and chill.

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Union Station in the front, the MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) building in the back. That shot was taken from El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument, more commonly known as Olvera Street. That curvy street is Los Angeles Street, and it intersects Alameda Street in the background.

Best answer: Union Station in the front, the MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) building in the back. That shot was taken from El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument, more commonly known as Olvera Street. That curvy street is Los Angeles Street, and it intersects Alameda Street in the background.

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I know you can see the fireworks from the Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim, Fairfield Inn Anaheim, and Embassy Suites Anaheim. I'm sure there are others in that area that provide good views, but I know for sure that these do. All 3 have pools. None are fancy, but their proximity to Disneyland will make them...
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Best answer: I know you can see the fireworks from the Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim, Fairfield Inn Anaheim, and Embassy Suites Anaheim. I'm sure there are others in that area that provide good views, but I know for sure that these do. All 3 have pools. None are fancy, but their proximity to Disneyland will make them all pricey as compared to hotels farther away. Any hotel that is walking distance to Disneyland (and these all are, although Embassy Suites is about a 20-minute walk) is going to be on the pricey end. Travel during the week and at an off-peak season for the best rates.

I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado and from February 8th to February 14th, I’ll be taking a short vacation from my job. I’ll be arriving at Long Beach (first, which is where my hotel will be) and then plan on traveling to L.A, as well. I’m trying to figure out if it would be cheaper to travel locally (in both...
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I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado and from February 8th to February 14th, I’ll be taking a short vacation from my job. I’ll be arriving at Long Beach (first, which is where my hotel will be) and then plan on traveling to L.A, as well. I’m trying to figure out if it would be cheaper to travel locally (in both locations) via taxi, Uber or some form of public transportation or if it would be cheaper to just rent a car. I’ve preplanned a couple of things I want to do while in California, but would like as many ideas, as possible. How can I travel in these parts cheaply, easily and with a few more ideas of fun things to do, while there?

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Pomona is a college town with a lot of young people and the kinds of restaurants and bars that cater to that crowd. However, it's near enough to L.A. to offer much more if one is willing to commute for his/her fun.

Best answer: Pomona is a college town with a lot of young people and the kinds of restaurants and bars that cater to that crowd. However, it's near enough to L.A. to offer much more if one is willing to commute for his/her fun.

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at least two hours. the 210 is packed in the morning with traffic going to LA plus the downtown LA traffic. and then the opposite in the afternoon. leaving earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon is no help

Best answer: at least two hours. the 210 is packed in the morning with traffic going to LA plus the downtown LA traffic. and then the opposite in the afternoon. leaving earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon is no help